Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Necktie Onesie for Baby Boy

Who, among proud new mothers of baby boys is not frustrated by the lack of creativity when it comes to garment availability for baby's wardrobe? With baby girls, it's so simple. Glitz it up with over-the-top bows and ruffles - there's no limit to the colors and garments we can use to play 'dress-up' with our little girls.

What are we to do when we want our baby boy to have some fashion fun as well? Here's an idea to nourish the creative side of mamas of baby boys.

The Necktie Onesie

This is so cute and yet so very simple to do. This could even be done without sewing, but edging makes it survive the multiple washings after diaper blowouts and burps gone wrong.

Necktie Onesie Materials:

Solid color onesie in baby's current size

Small scrap of fabric in a fun print - I used a scrap piece from a Moby Wrap I made of a Monsters Inc. print knit

Double-sided fabric fusion

Matching thread

Doesn't he look handsome?

Necktie Onesie Construction:

Fuse one side of fabric fusion to WRONG side of fabric, according to manufacturer's directions.

Using the pattern, cut out the tie and knot pieces. Make adjustments in length to fit baby.

Remove paper from other side of fabric fusion.

Find center of onesie and lay knot piece in place.

Place long, tie piece into desired position - taking care to center lengthwise.

Designs by Birgit

Birgit Jones is a 50-something cradle Catholic who is passionate about the Church and the prolife movement. A graduate of Brescia University, she has employed her Bachelor of Art degree in pursuits ranging from Executive Director of Right to Life groups to Field Representative to Congressman Ron Lewis (R-KY).

She has been married to her Catholic convert husband, Rick, for 40 years. They have four children and eight living grandchildren (all age eleven and under). Their frequent visits eliminate any fear of an empty nest!

Birgit can also be found on her personal blog Designs By Birgit and Facebook fan page Designs By Birgit, where she utilizes her advertising and public relations experience to promote Life through her pro-life memes.